AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC - Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, United States - Department of the Air Force

    Department of the Air Force
    Department of the Air Force Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Duties


    • Troubleshoots malfunctioning engines and interrelated propulsion system components, determines degree of disassembly or certification required
    Repairs or replaces defective components, diagnostic computers and associated hardware.


    • Analyzes malfunctions using schematic and wiring diagrams, blueprints, manufacturer's specifications, computer diagnostics data, inspection findings, trending data and aircrew debriefs.
    • Removes and installs engines and auxiliary power units
    Operates Automated Ground Test Systems (AGETS), troubleshoots and repairs aircraft jet engines.


    • Troubleshoots, modifies, repairs, and performs sequential disassembly and assembly of gearboxes and auxiliary power units.
    • Performs scheduled and special evaluations on installed engines, auxiliary power units, and associated airframe-mounted systems.
    • Performs command directed and locally established in-progress inspections of propulsion system components and associated equipment to determine adequacy of workmanship, materials and maintenance.
    • Requisitions, processes, and accounts for supply assets as required by the repairable processing system.
    • Provides technical advice and troubleshooting expertise to other work centers when propulsion systems affect or are affected by interrelated aircraft systems, such as: electro-environmental, pneudraulic, fuel and avionics systems.
    • Provides on-the-job training to lower graded personnel or newly assigned personnel regardless of grade.
    • Examines recurring malfunctions and initiates corrective actions by submission of quality deficiency or software deficiency reports.
    • Serves as the hazardous materials manager as required.
    • Performs other duties as assigned
    Requirements Conditions of Employment


    • Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
    • Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
    • The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
    • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

    If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at prior to applying for this position.


    • This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
    • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
    • Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
    • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
    • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
    • Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at or at St
    Joseph at for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.


    • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
    • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
    • Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination
    Qualifications


    MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
    Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement
    This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard
    Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership
    If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at prior to applying for this position
    Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement
    Selected candidate must be AFSC qualified within 12 months from date of appointment

    Maximum Military Grade:
    TSgt (E-6)

    Minimum Military Grade:
    A1C (E-3) Enlisted - AFSC 2A6X1 Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position
    Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion)


    GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
    Must possess experience or training that provided you with the ability to perform assembly and disassembly operations and make prescribed modifications to aircraft engines, engine assemblies, and accessories in accordance with technical specifications, procedures and requirements; and using hand and power tools common to the trade
    WG-10


    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
    Must possess 18 months of specialized experience working on turbofan engines
    The specialized experience must demonstrate the ability to perform complex troubleshooting, modifications and repairs on turbofan engines and starting systems; and read complex diagrams and electrical schematics
    This is an open continuous announcement
    Applicants will be reviewed monthly
    Recruitment will continue through the closing date or until the position is filled
    Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience

    Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).


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    How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
    Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement
    If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
    If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position
    If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration
    Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):


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    • Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits
    Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee
    You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies
    To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1
    Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed

    Helpful Hints for Applying:

    • Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number
    • Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for
    • Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience
    • Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held
    2
    If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received
    Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice
    You must submit transcripts when required
    Photocopies are acceptable
    3
    If if you have previous Federal Civil Service employment or are employed by another Federal Agency, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50
    If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement
    This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard
    If you are